Sports Injuries Definition & Overview

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  Do you remember watching the 2008 Olympic Summer Games in Beijing where volleyball player Kerri Walsh wore some unusual black tape on her shoulder?

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  What is Kinesio Tape and How Does it Work?

  By Michele Blacksberg RN HERWriter on January 1, 2012 - 6:38pm
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  You may or not be a football fan so you may not be aware that the new 10-year contract between the National Football League players and team owners had a lot to do with safety for the ...

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  Protecting Your Child Athlete From Brain Injury

  By Andrew Schorr HERWriter on August 14, 2011 - 1:30pm
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  I remember watching the final scenes of the 2004 epic movie “Troy,” starring Brad Pitt, who played a fierce and relentless warrior in this tale by Homer of love and war in ancient Greece.

  Achilles Tendon Rupture - What Could You and Brad Pitt Possibly Have in Common?

  By Ann Butenas on August 3, 2010 - 7:39am
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  I have been a runner for over three decades, and surprisingly, I have avoided any type of injury in my quest to stay fit and trim.

  What Are Shin Splints?

  By Ann Butenas on July 27, 2010 - 7:33am
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  Dr. Harner describes how medial collateral ligament (MCL) tears are diagnosed.

  MCL Tears, How Are They Diagnosed? - Dr. Harner (VIDEO)

  By Dr. Christopher Harner Expert on July 9, 2009 - 12:32pm
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  Dr. Weber shares her motivation for helping female athletes improve their health.

  What Motivates You To Help Female Athletes? - Dr. Weber (VIDEO)

  By Dr. Kathy Weber Expert on May 19, 2009 - 5:19pm
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  Dr. Weber shares if female athletes will try to lose weight to improve their athletic performance.

  Female Athletes, Do They Often Lose Weight To Improve Performance? - Dr. Weber (VIDEO)

  By Dr. Kathy Weber Expert on May 18, 2009 - 5:11pm
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  Dr. Weber explains if it is rare for female doctors to care for professional sports teams.

  Female Physicians, Is It Rare For Them To Care For Professional Sports Teams? - Dr. Weber (VIDEO)

  By Dr. Kathy Weber Expert on May 18, 2009 - 4:42pm
• Don't Let Injuries Handicap Your Golf Game

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• Top Five Soccer Injuries

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  Encylopedia entry for Top Five Soccer Injuries.